2017 Coffee Tea Clay Mud Acv Avj Ayurveda Challenge

[IDareT'sHair]

@TamaraShaniece

And this is me Welcoming You to Our 2017 Challenge.

Super Glad to have you.

btw: Ladies are Free to join until 12/31/17

 

[IDareT'sHair]

It's finally time for me to use up my henna, ayurvedic oils, hair teas, etc. Its like I've been hoarding them.

@TamaraShaniece
What sorts of "Teas" will you be using?

You can also join us in the "Oils" Challenge - so we can help you deplete your Ayurvedic Oil stash.

 

[TamaraShaniece]

IDareT'sHair
@TamaraShaniece
What sorts of "Teas" will you be using?

You can also join us in the "Oils" Challenge - so we can help you deplete your Ayurvedic Oil stash.

@IDareT'sHair


Nothing like good pics. I think I have to boil some green tea for my henna and let it sit for like 10 hours.

I have a serious henna sooq haul....amla oils, gloss bars, jar of aztec clay, you name it!! Lol

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@TamaraShaniece
N-I-C-E Stash!

I always enjoy some good eye-candy

You have plenty lovely things to work with.

 

[Leo24Rule]

Just used the same mix I did two weeks ago....camomile oil, Marula oil, distilled water, shikkakai, aritha, brahmi, bhringraj, fenugreek, cloves, cinnamon, plantain powder, hibiscus powder, nettle, ginger, neem, aloevera, lemon peel, oats, green gram etc then washed with Sarenzos mud.

I remember when I used to lurk on the threads a user named Candy C talked against using more than 3 herbs together.
You're using a lot of amazing powders, slices, & oils. So I guess what Candy C said isn't true. How does your hair feel after using this hair pack?

 

[Aggie]

I just mixed up a batch of Marshmallow Root and Slippery Elm Tea for my next wash day. I'll keep it refrigerated since I didn't get to use any of it today. This stuff actually smells good.

 

[Curls&Justice417]

I will go ahead and join the challenge. I'd like to start doing some black tea rinses for shedding, and I've already added AVJ to my regimen so we'll just go from there. Can't wait to do this consistently and see the results!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@AriellePatrice



So Glad to Have You!

Can't wait to hear about your consistent 'positive' results.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Steeped a Pot of Bamboo & Mint Tea put it into separate containers and stuck it in the freezer for the next few wash days.

Hope I get the Tingle from the Mint and the Strength & Shine from the Bamboo.

 

[Sharpened]

I think caffeine rinses are the best for shed reduction; will be returning to them next month, but will still do the Guava Tea for hair.

 

[Leo24Rule]

I've been spritzing that cassia, Amla & Shikaiki tea concoction on my hair every day...Although I notice less hair fall, hair is stronger, thickness/body I became alarmed tonight on wash day.

I had a very small was of hair fall combined from hair wash & applying deep conditioner when finger combing...BUT I just did a trim last week & noticed my ends are thin/splitting.

What do you suggest: stop using this tea spritz, is this protein overload??

Just so you know I've been spritzing this every other day & days I don't use the tea I just use water. Step 2) daily follow up with oil (almond, coconut, apricot, or avocado oil) mixed with Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioner. My hair is then put up. Wash day I co-wash with Trader Joe's Nourish Spa Conditioner & finger detangle & then use Cantu Shea Butter deep conditioner mixed with coconut oil.

What am I doing wrong? Any suggestions?

 

[Sharpened]

I've been spritzing that cassia, Amla & Shikaiki tea concoction on my hair every day...Although I notice less hair fall, hair is stronger, thickness/body I became alarmed tonight on wash day.

I had a very small was of hair fall combined from hair wash & applying deep conditioner when finger combing...BUT I just did a trim last week & noticed my ends are thin/splitting.

What do you suggest: stop using this tea spritz, is this protein overload??

Just so you know I've been spritzing this every other day & days I don't use the tea I just use water. Step 2) daily follow up with oil (almond, coconut, apricot, or avocado oil) mixed with Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioner. My hair is then put up. Wash day I co-wash with Trader Joe's Nourish Spa Conditioner & finger detangle & then use Cantu Shea Butter deep conditioner mixed with coconut oil.

What am I doing wrong? Any suggestions?

You are correct, protein overload. The tannins in tea can act like a protein on the hair and the other two are used to strengthen the hair shaft. If using tea for shedding, I would apply it to the scalp only, for at least 30 minutes prior to washing once or twice weekly.

As far as split ends, technique can be at fault, moreso than product.

 

[Leo24Rule]

This is the where I obtained the tea spritz from Curly Proverbz's Channel. Video begins at 4:39

 

[Leo24Rule]

You are correct, protein overload. The tannins in tea can act like a protein on the hair and the other two are used to strengthen the hair shaft. If using tea for shedding, I would apply it to the scalp only, for at least 30 minutes prior to washing once or twice weekly.

As far as split ends, technique can be at fault, moreso than product.

Thank you. So what do you suggest besides eliminating the tea? Is it that simple or do I need to take other steps of action?

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Did a Rice Water Rinse and will do a Bamboo Rinse as well. I may even do an ACV Rinse with my Final R/O.

 

[Sharpened]

Thank you. So what do you suggest besides eliminating the tea? Is it that simple or do I need to take other steps of action?

The rest of your routine looks fine. Do any of your other products contain protein? Can you think of anything else you are doing that could wear out your ends? For my hair, it hates hair tools and being styled more than once a month.

You do not have eliminate the tea spray; treat it like a light-to-medium protein treatment to be used occasionally, similar to Aphogee Green Tea Spray. But do take a break from it.

 

[Shay72]

Been consistently alternating with my conditioning and strengthening mixes for tea rinses. Conditioning: slippery elm bark and marshmallow root. Strengthening: saw palmetto, horsetail, and burdock root. As I run out of teas, I will not be replacing them. Once they are all used up I will just rely on my Claudie's Hair Tea Spritz and Liquid Gold's Green Tea & MSM spritz. I will be using them as leave ins not tea rinses. I'm constantly trying to figure out ways to simplify my routine.

 

[Leo24Rule]

@Shay72 what's the difference between my tea spritz & yours?

 

[Leo24Rule]

@Sharpened so only use 1x a week?

 

[Ltown]

used rosehip and hibiscus tea as a rinse.

 

[Leo24Rule]

Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioner ingredients are:
Water, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Glycine Soja Oil (Soybean), Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium 37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG 1 Trideceth 6, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Stearalkonium Chloride, Trimethylsilylamodimethicone, Panthenol, PPG 1-PPG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Lanolin Oil, Cinnamidopropyl Trimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer, HYDROLIZED SOY PROTEIN, Benzophenone 3, BHA, BHT, Zea Mays Oil (Corn), Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, DMDM Hydantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance
Ingredient Attributes: moisture, detangling, frizz control, anti-humectant

Cantu Shea Butter Deep Trament Masque ingredients:
Water, Canola Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol/Ceteareth-20, Glycerin, Fragrance, Beeswax, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycol Stearate, Polyquaternium-10, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Olea Euopaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernal Oil, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Lonciera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Laminara Cloustoni (Sea Kelp) Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Seed Oil, Silk Amino Acids, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
Ingredient Attributes: anti-humectant

 

[Sharpened]

@Sharpened so only use 1x a week?

Yes, or even less, because additional protein to the hair shaft does wear off.

Have you try sealing your ends with straight butter or oil?

 

[Leo24Rule]

@Sharpened yes, after re-wetting hair with water or tea I follow up by mixing oil & leave-in conditioner all to slather on my hair. 2 or 3 days of this week I added castor oil on my ends & pinned up for work

 

[sparkle25]

Z..

I remember when I used to lurk on the threads a user named Candy C talked against using more than 3 herbs together.
You're using a lot of amazing powders, slices, & oils. So I guess what Candy C said isn't true. How does your hair feel after using this hair pack?

I'm getting these mixes from Indian ladies on etsy. One of them claim this what their family uses. I don't really know too much about them, but my hair is getting stronger and I'm noticing way less breakage. The oil infused with herbs did irritate my scalp. I left it on overnight because that's what she said to do but from now on I'll only leave it on for a few hours. I do have a sensitive scalp.

 

[Leo24Rule]

@sparkle25 what's the name of the Etsy store?

 

[sexypebbly]

I only been using the black tea rinsed for a short while but already I love them. My hair feels strong and looks a bit shiny. Gonna make some black tea tonight to use with my dc.

 

[Leo24Rule]

I apologize for coming off annoying with the constant postings & asking lots of questions.

Ladies how are you using your spritz's & tea rinses? And how often?

 

[sparkle25]

@sparkle25 what's the name of the Etsy store?

Ok so for etsy I use these 3 stores.

Asha & Miel. She's very sweet and her products have every hair growth aid you can think of but different ones in different oils. I have been using her edges RX on spots that have had no hair for 10 years and I see hairs coming up now. I will elaborate more and post pictures after I get growth I can capture on camera. I forgot to post in this thread about the oil but I use it at least every other day in my edges. I ordered her shampoo infused with Ayurvedic herbs and other growth aids , her Indian red castor oil infused with Ayurvedic herbs as well as her herb infused cowash. I saw a few videos on how she makes her oils. She really uses heaps of herbs so you really are getting what you pay for. She's not the Indian ladies but I thought I would add her for you. https://www.etsy.com/shop/AshaAndMielBodyCare


This lady makes the infused oil I used that irritated my scalp and also a hair masque that I haven't tried yet. I really hate the smell of this oil. Hard to get scemt out without shampoo, so if you're searching for an oil I would go with Asha & Miel.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SatvaAyurveda?ref=listing-shop2-all-items-count#items

This is the lady ( Nirmity) that says her recipie is passed down from her family members. It smells like curry, but it makes my curls form really well and makes my hair strong. I will likely repurchase from this woman and not the one above, but I'll make that final judgement once I try the mask from Satva ^^. I do like that Satvas ingridents are organic though.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/293042819/ayurvedic-hair-mask-herbal-hair-mask?ref=shop_home_active_2

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@Leo24Rule

No worries Sis. I'm sure the Ladies in this Challenge will help you where then can.

But I primarily only use them in the Summer/Spring. I use Hairveda Hydrasilicia Spritz and I also use Jakeala's Green Tea Hair Oil.

I was buying Claudie's Tea Spritz (with Green & Black Teas) but haven't purchased it in a while.

But it is very nice.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@sexypebbly
Are you joining us this year?